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W751 XHD

2000 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,032 mi
Last recorded55,032 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Saxo67,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW751 XHD
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 55,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 51,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,341 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 50,846 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 48,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,125 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,519 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

HANDBRAKE CLOSE TO END OF TRAVEL

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,122 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 32,191 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,375 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2008 29,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,289 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,289 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,006 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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W751 XHD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 67,518 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W751 XHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W751 XHD is a 2000 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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